Careers / Internships

The Horticultural Sciences Department offers students multiple resources for finding jobs and internships during and after their studies. Career options range from nursery/greenhouse management, field production, commodity marketing/management, produce buyer for grocery stores or restaurants, retail sales, agricultural chemical sales, and a number of other opportunities.

DuPont Crop Protection - posted 10-08-09
Seeking Intern for Summer 2010

Bayer CropScience - posted 9-4-09

Current Job Openings

Bluberry Farm Manager -posted 07-21-09
A start-up 350+ acre blueberry operation in the Brunswick/Savannah GA area is looking for a Blueberry Farm Manager

B & W Quality Growers. Inc.
Head Grower - posted 08-01-09
Sales manager - posted 08-10-09
1-3 plus years experience; BS in Business, Marketing, Finance or related experience in merchandising/planning.
Contact suzanhunter@watercress.com

Organic Farm Operations Manager
Contact Chad Head
chadheard@bellsouth.net
(229) 734-5018

Blue Sky:
Ag Careers Web site

Cherry Lake Tree Farm:
various opportunities available in Groveland, FL. -posted 10-27-09

Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers, Inc. (FOG)
Crop Advisors and other jobs

Farm Compliance Positions: (1) North Fla & (2) Central Fla
Experience 0-1 year
Responsibilities:
Ensure the farms adhere to the rules & regs set forth by state & fed government
Assist in the organic certificaiton process
Understand & implement the National Organic Program to ensure USDA standards are met Coordinate & achieve successful results on all third party audits under the direction of the Farm
Conduct environmenrtal & pollution checks of farms on weekly basis
Strong written & interpersonal skills are needed for this position
Forward resume along with slary considerations to farmresumes@yahoo.com

Florida Organic Growers - posted 10-27-09
Crop Advisors - posted 10-27-09
Part-time position for students as a Crop Advisor (two year project)

JBN & Associates - posted 10-28-09
Well established produce company in Miami, FL is searching for a Food Safety/QC Manager. Would like someone who has a degree in Agriculture Science, Food Science or a related field. A couple of years of experience in a Food Safety/QC capacity in produce is ideal, but they are willing to train the right person. Any experience with vegetable crops is a big plus! This is a new position overseeing the company's external and internal Food Safety/QC process. The candidate MUST be bilingual (English/Spanish). There will be some travel involved with this position. Salary range is $45-65k doe. Interested candidates may contact Stacey Rouse at JBN & Associates at 480-
222-5519 and my e-mail address is www.stacey@jbnassociates.com.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service:
several agricultural positions open

Rabbit Run Farms - posted 09-09-09
Rabbit Run Farms in Buckingham is expanding and is in need of a right
hand "man" (or woman) to grow with and help "grow" the operation. Candidate
should be a jack of all trades. Duties include deliver of produce to markets and
helping out with all aspects of the farm.

Salary is $10 hour initially and compensation will increase as the farm and
responsibilities grow.

Contact Denise Muir at 239-292-0564 or email jamoka@comcast.net.

TIMAC USA:
AG Careers Web site

Topco:
Various Ag Jobs

Vilmorin, Inc. - posted 9-17-09
Holister, Ca
Plant Breeder

Whole Food Market:
Various Ag Jobs

Current Internship Opportunities

Annie's Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program
Infomation and application forms are available at:
http://www.annies.com/sustainable_agriculture_scholarship
Application deadline is October 31, 2009

Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel
GroundsKeeper-posted 5-20-09
Contact:Ronald Gromoll CHA,
Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel
4200 NW 97th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
Telephone: 352-331-7101
email: norlomorg@cox.net

DuPont Crop Protection Spring/Summer 2010 Internship - posted 11-2009
DuPont Crop Protection is seeking an intern to assist representatives with daily activities. A successful candidate would begin early in 2010 and work through the summer.  The following qualities are desired:

• must be college-age - preferably a rising senior during the summer of 2010
• pursuing an ag-related BS degree
• someone we would seriously consider hiring as a full-time DuPont Crop Protection employee for a selling role
• some practical work experience in any sort of ag-related job would be nice; or from a family with ties to agriculture
• strong work ethic
• good problem solver
• interacts well with all sorts of people; respectful of others from different walks of life
• outgoing & energetic
• articulate

This is a paid position located in and south of Orlando.

Interested students should apply with Cam Hanna (contact information below) by Nov. 30.
Cam Hanna
DuPont Crop Protection
3122 NW Windemere Dr
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
772-692-8704   Office
772-263-1289   Cell
edward-cam.hanna@usa.dupont.com

Epcot Science at Disney World:
We are currently looking for students to fill internships for the Spring 2010 (late December 2009 – late June 2010) and the Fall 2010 terms  (mid-June 2010 to early-January 2011). 

Interested students should email a cover letter, resume, school transcript, and one letter of recommendation to: wdw.epcot.science.internship@disney.com  Selected students will be interviewed via phone by a Walt Disney World representative to further discuss the internship.

Interested students should go to http://disneyinterns.com.  They can click on “Walt Disney World® Resort,” and select “Apply Now,” then choose “Animal Programs/EPCOT Science.” Students will find more information about the plant science, entomology, biotechnology, and aquaculture positions under “Animal Program Roles.”

When addressing correspondence, students to include 'attention to: Les Frey, to ensure timely and efficient mail delivery.

Florida Organic Growers - posted 10-27-09
Interships available- posted 10-27-09
Download the Application

Syngenta - 11-2009
Summer of 2010 Syngenta Crop Protection Florida Internship Opportunities

*this list was last updated 10 - 27 - 09

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